A quick guide to visual regression testing with the popular end to end testing platform, Cypress.
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Visual Regression Testing with Cypress
Visual regression testing ensures code modifications don’t introduce unintended visual changes.
What is Cypress?
Cypress is a testing tool popular for its intuitive interface and modern architectural approach.
How to Conduct Visual Regression Testing with Cypress
1. Install Cypress:
- npm install cypress --save-dev
- npx cypress open
2. Choose Your Visual Regression Tool:
- For this guide, we'll use Cypress Image Snapshot.
3. Install Cypress Image Snapshot:
- npm install --save-dev cypress-image-snapshot
4. Modify Plugin and Support Files:
- Update /cypress/plugins/index.js and /cypress/support/commands.js with plugin configurations.
5. Write Your Test:
- Define screen sizes and create a test suite to take snapshots.
6. Run Your Test:
- Start Cypress Test Runner and execute the test.
Reviewing Test Results
- Baseline images are created during the initial test run.
- Subsequent runs compare snapshots to these baseline images.
- Failed comparisons highlight differences for review and troubleshooting.
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